Japan-Made Elevator Shoes as an Option: How the Cowhide no28 to no31 Are Made and What Sets Them Apart

“Elevator shoes are all made overseas, so I worry about the quality.”

Many people feel this way. In fact, most elevator shoes are produced overseas, and LEVANO's sneakers are also mostly made in Korea.

Against that backdrop, LEVANO produces four cowhide leather models (no28 to no31) at a factory in Japan. This article covers how the Japan-made models are built differently, a comparison of the four models, how to choose by occasion, and how to care for cowhide leather.

Because elevator shoes build a height-adding structure into the inside of the shoe, they involve more production steps than ordinary footwear. To keep costs down, they are generally mass-produced at overseas factories, and synthetic leather is the most common material.

Synthetic leather sneakers have the advantage of being light and easy to care for, but for anyone who wants a pair that will serve as leather shoes for a long time, or who wants a refined texture for formal occasions, genuine cowhide leather is the better fit.

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All four Japan-made models add approximately 5cm to 5.5cm. It is not the dramatic change you get from an 8cm lift, but 5cm is the height that looks most natural and is least likely to affect the way you walk.

In situations where you are conscious of the people around you, such as job hunting or a coming-of-age ceremony, not being noticed becomes the top priority. The combination of cowhide leather texture and a 5cm lift is well suited to those situations. If you want a more pronounced difference in height, consider the 8cm leather-shoe models (no20 and no21) as well.